BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Crews are working to repair a hole in one of the center lanes of Interstate 20/59 near the Red Mountain Expressway snarling traffic through the downtown area.

The three eastbound left lanes, left shoulder and 23rd Street entrance ramp are closed and will reopen 5 a.m. Monday.The right lane and shoulder will be open, but the lane will be shifted slightly toward the right of the bridge.

The
hole opened July 4 in the same area of the interstate that was damaged
several years ago when steel coil fell from a truck and punctured the
pavement.

Traffic is backed up though Malfunction Junction at I-65. Here is a link to further info.